Harrison Township, Grundy County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Grundy County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Grundy County and Grundy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grundy County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Missouri
Grundy County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Grundy County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Grundy County: December 18.5% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Grundy County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harrison Township, Grundy County since 2015, this page uses Grundy County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 18.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Harrison happened on SR-146 (1) and US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Grundy County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-146 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 6 | 34 |
| US-65 | 20 |
| Cst Main St | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt F | 2 |
| Crd 95Th St | 1 |
| Crd Nw 22Nd Ave | 1 |
| Crd Nw 3Rd St | 1 |
Harrison Township, Grundy County at a glance
| Population | 102 |
| Land area | 21.6 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64642) | $64,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64642) | $97,692 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -83% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +37% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Grundy County
How many truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Grundy County?
Grundy County has had 81 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison Township, Grundy County?
Truck crashes in Grundy County peak in December, with 18.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harrison Township, Grundy County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Grundy County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Harrison Township, Grundy County compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 73.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grundy County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison Township, Grundy County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.